The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V690000·Announced 2021-09-02

Honda Recalls 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R Motorcycles for Brake Defect

Honda is recalling 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R motorcycles because excessive grease in the ABS modulator may cause a brake fluid leak, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles. The recall involves 262 vehicles. The defect is caused by excessive grease in the ABS modulator, which may collect debris. This debris can get stuck in the check valve, leading to a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect the lot number on the ABS modulator and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CB500X, CBR500R
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
262

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CB500X
  • CBR500R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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